South Houston El
So Houston, TX · Pasadena ISD · Grades PK-4
2,624th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 40%▲ Improving
South Houston El ranking
SchoolRow ranks South Houston El 2,624th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 40% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2019 to 40th in 2025 — improving.
South Houston El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 136 students tested
South Houston El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 432 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.6% | 94.0% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| White | 2.2% | 3.0% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near South Houston El
Typical home value $195K in zip 77587 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near South Houston El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Matthys ElPasadena ISD · 0.4 mi away3,358th of 4,406
ELA 34% · Math 42% - 3KIPP Climb AcademyKIPP Texas Public Schools · 1 mi away · charter3,282nd of 4,406
ELA 40% · Math 37% - 6Patterson ElHouston ISD · 1.3 mi away2,089th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 47% - 5Bonner ElHouston ISD · 1.3 mi away2,632nd of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 40% - 2Freeman ElPasadena ISD · 1.4 mi away3,589th of 4,406
ELA 30% · Math 41% - 3Pearl Hall ElPasadena ISD · 1.6 mi away3,360th of 4,406
ELA 40% · Math 36% - 5Williams ElPasadena ISD · 1.9 mi away2,317th of 4,406
ELA 46% · Math 48% - 3Garfield ElPasadena ISD · 2 mi away3,152nd of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 39%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Houston El in?
South Houston El is part of the Pasadena ISD district in So Houston, Texas.
Is South Houston El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Houston El 2,624th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 40% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of South Houston El?
Hispanic 94%, White 3%, Black 2% (432 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Houston El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77587 is $195K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.